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Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican Gresham Barrett and Democrat Vincent Sheheen in the 2010 race for governor. This is the first year the state chamber has endorsed gubernatorial candidates. The chamber’s Board of Directors voted Tuesday to endorse the two candidates. |
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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CHARLESTON -- The fast success of 17 North Roadside Kitchen in Mount Pleasant has attracted the interest of investors who want to open similar restaurants in five Southeastern cities, co-owner Steve Palmer said. Plans are already in motion for a restaurant in Charlotte, expected to open in August, Palmer said, and Greenville is next on the list. Palmer and Chef Brett McKee opened 17 North in November. |
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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DORCHESTER COUNTY -- Leaders say the arrival of German-based alternative energy company IMO Group could mean much more to the region than its initial promise of $47 million in capital investment and 190 jobs in Dorchester County. IMO’s presence could have far-reaching effects, according to area officials, who are trumpeting the company’s arrival as the beginning of a “wind energy cluster.” |
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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CHARLESTON -- David Dunlap, president and CEO of Roper St. Francis Healthcare, became chairman of the board for the S.C. Hospital Association. The S.C. Hospital Association is a statewide, private, not-for-profit organization made up of 100 hospitals and 900 individuals. |
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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COLUMBIA -- South Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 12.6 % in January as the number of unemployed surpassed 273,000 — a state record, the State Employment Security Commission reported Wednesday morning. |
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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COLUMBIA -- There are 101 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-financed highway construction projects underway or completed in South Carolina totaling $278 million in funds, according to data from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association. |
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